
Radeon 8050S vs Radeon RX 8050S

Radeon 8050S
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About G3D Mark
G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.
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Performance Per Dollar Radeon 8050S
Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 8050S
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon 8050S is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.6% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX 8050S.
| Insight | Radeon 8050S | Radeon RX 8050S |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.6%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.6%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 3.5 / 4nm) | 🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 3.5 / Standard Node) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ⚠️ Potential Buffer Bottleneck | ⚠️ Potential Buffer Bottleneck |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon 8050S offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $400 (vs $400), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 0.6% better value per dollar than the Radeon RX 8050S.
| Insight | Radeon 8050S | Radeon RX 8050S |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+0.6%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
Performance Check
Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.
Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon 8050S and Radeon RX 8050S

Radeon 8050S
The Radeon 8050S is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 6 2025. It features the RDNA 3.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1295 MHz to 2800 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 32 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,259 points.

Radeon RX 8050S
The Radeon RX 8050S is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 6 2025. It features the RDNA 3.5 architecture. The boost clock speed is 2800 MHz. It has 32 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,167 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon 8050S scores 16,259 and the Radeon RX 8050S reaches 16,167 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. Shader units: 2,048 (Radeon 8050S) vs 32 (Radeon RX 8050S). Boost clocks: 2800 MHz vs 2800 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon 8050S | Radeon RX 8050S |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 16,259 | 16,167 |
| Shading Units | 2048+6300% | 32 |
| Boost Clock | 2800 MHz | 2800 MHz |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon 8050S | Radeon RX 8050S |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 0 MB of LPDDR5X (Shared). Bus width: System Shared vs System Shared.
| Feature | Radeon 8050S | Radeon RX 8050S |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | none | none |
| Memory Type | LPDDR5X (Shared) | LPDDR5X (Shared) |
| Memory Bandwidth | 256 GB/s (Max) | 256 GB/s (Max) |
| Bus Width | System Shared | System Shared |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (Radeon 8050S) vs 12.2 (Radeon RX 8050S). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon 8050S | Radeon RX 8050S |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2 | 12.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCN 4.5 (Radeon 8050S) vs VCN 4.5 (Radeon RX 8050S). Decoder: VCN 4.5 vs VCN 4.5. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon 8050S) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 8050S).
| Feature | Radeon 8050S | Radeon RX 8050S |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 4.5 | VCN 4.5 |
| Decoder | VCN 4.5 | VCN 4.5 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon 8050S draws 55W versus the Radeon RX 8050S's 55W — a 0% difference. The Radeon RX 8050S is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (Radeon 8050S) vs 650W (Radeon RX 8050S). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | Radeon 8050S | Radeon RX 8050S |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 55W | 55W |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 650W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | 0mm |
| Height | 0mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 295.6 | 293.9 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon 8050S launched at $400 MSRP and currently averages $400, while the Radeon RX 8050S launched at $400 and now averages $400. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 40.6 (Radeon 8050S) vs 40.4 (Radeon RX 8050S) — the Radeon 8050S offers 0.5% better value.
| Feature | Radeon 8050S | Radeon RX 8050S |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $400 | $400 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $400 | $400 |
| Performance per Dollar | 40.6 | 40.4 |
| Codename | Strix Halo | — |
| Release | January 6 2025 | January 6 2025 |
| Ranking | #126 | #149 |
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